Tennessee National Guard Members Fatally Shoot Armed Man During Memphis Pursuit

Tennessee National Guard Use of Force Incident·July 6 – July 6, 2026

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Tennessee National Guard Members Fatally Shoot Armed Man During Memphis Pursuit

Two members of the Tennessee National Guard fatally shot a man in Memphis during a pursuit on July 5. The guardsmen were working as part of a federal crime-fighting task force when the confrontation occurred. Police stated that the man allegedly brandished a firearm and turned toward the guardsmen before they fired their weapons. This incident took place while the military personnel were on patrol in the downtown area to assist with local law enforcement efforts.

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